Piano for Kids

There are many methods available for teachers to start their students.  Young students, ages four to eight, usually need books developed to match their stage on the developmental curve.  Yes, some young children do develop faster than others the same age, but even these fast developers need to start with methods and books that makes music fun, thus helping them progress faster and develop better techniques. 

I have found the Animal Notes to be such a blessing with very young children, but I have used them for older students that were having trouble learning the notes.  I have even used them for adults that have become frustrated by not being able to easily read the notes.  The Animal Notes give them that extra boost that pushes them over the wall to success.  For some individuals, regardless of age, reading music seems like an unsolvable mystery.  Many years ago I had a piano student’s father tell me he would love to learn to play the piano.  I told him it was never too late.  His reply, “It is for me, I tried once and the bass notes were just too confusing, why can’t they be in the same place as the treble notes.” 

So many potential pianists are lost before they have a chance to truly enjoy the beauty and satisfaction of playing.  Since the development of the Animal Notes, I have not lost a student because they failed note reading.  What a joy that has been to me. 

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